The All Blacks will know that repeating last week's performance won't be good enough, writes Ali Williams

As the ABs prepare for a massive semifinal against the Springboks, their halfback and captain poses the biggest threat, writes Justin Marshall.

COMMENT: Australia deserve to be World Cup champions, writes Andrew Mulligan.

Ex soldier on the sidelines during training session ahead of semi-final match.

If you want to be an All Black you have to be prepared to be scrutinised.

Backrow balance will be one of the trigger points for the All Blacks, Springboks, Wallabies and Pumas this weekend for the 2015 World Cup showdown.

Fair dues to Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and his view that the All Blacks are the best team playing the game.

Heyneke Meyer's lavish praise heaped on the All Blacks this week has been described as mind games by his opposite Steve Hansen, who has told his team to take no notice.

He's on his way to England as prop cover after injury rules out Wyatt Crockett for South Africa game.

Aaron Smith and Fourie du Preez are shaping as the men who will ultimately determine the outcome of Sunday's semifinal, writes Gregor Paul.

Joe Moody's inclusion is coach Steve Hansen's only change for the All Blacks' semifinal against South Africa at Twickenham.

POWER RANKINGS: The All Blacks will be up against a king in their semi-final clash, writes Dylan Cleaver.

As the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-finals rapidly approach, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

COMMENT: World Rugby needs to prevent a refereeing controversy marring the 2015 World Cup semifinals and final, writes Chris Rattue.

COMMENT: It's hard not to wonder whether South Africa are going to pull of rugby's version of the rope-a-dope trick, writes Gregor Paul.

COMMENT: The All Blacks would be foolish to write off South Africa, writes Chris Rattue.

A debate that started last year and was rekindled last week could be finished if Julian Savea can snatch his first try against South Africa.

The All Blacks had a genuine fear of losing against France, a fear which they must cultivate this week ahead of their clash against the Springboks.

Jonah Lomu or Julian Savea? You're going into the final selection meeting for the best All Blacks XV and have to choose between a hulking duo who terrorised opponents.

The ABs' win over France Kiwis have decided at the last minute to make the trip to the UK to watch the final games.

The All Blacks have arrived at their flash new digs - the Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge - but is it good enough for our rugby stars?

Springboks winger JP Pietersen doesn't believe there can be comparisons between the two.